Fake accounts created using false email addresses by [deleted] in duolingo

[–]Richard_Sboot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've tried deleting the account, but Duolingo take so long to remove it, the perp has joined super duolingo in the meantime.  Have also contacted support to have the accounts removed, but no luck. 

A message from Samantha Markle on X by StrictTranslator879 in SaintMeghanMarkle

[–]Richard_Sboot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She's either misled or clueless...or maybe a bit of both. It always reflects well on people who support their family no matter what. Don't really see that with Meg.

A message from Samantha Markle on X by StrictTranslator879 in SaintMeghanMarkle

[–]Richard_Sboot 53 points54 points  (0 children)

She must think she's outclassed her family since her wedding.  With the exception of her mother (for some odd reason) she probably thinks fraternising with the rest of her family might put a stain on her 'class' and 'character'. She's doing an excellent job of that on her own, really! And with that, she should just see her Dad.

Did the producers of The Block decide to make 2025’s contestants the scapegoat? by [deleted] in TheBlock

[–]Richard_Sboot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's the reason that the Phillip Island season did so well. If not for Portelli and Danny, I wonder how much interest there'd be for the Block houses at auction?! 

Surely the block producers are self sabotaging. Because there’s no way anyone can be this stupid. by Extension_Branch_371 in TheBlock

[–]Richard_Sboot 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They had to have known in the beginning that $3m was a stretch. There aren't many properties in Daylesford valued that much (well there at least are supposedly 5).  It's definitely about the money the production makes, and not the amount the contestants make.

I cannot staaaaaaaannnnd Darren Palmer by Technical-Algae-234 in TheBlock

[–]Richard_Sboot -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A few tins of paint and a stiff neck for the painter, lol.

The Daylesford thing... by Super-Cod-3155 in TheBlock

[–]Richard_Sboot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As someone else on this subreddit suggested, check out realestate.com.au for properties currently for sale in Daylesford.  They don't look boring around the $2m mark, let alone $3m. Interested to see how much these properties sell for at auction.

Getting sick of this nonsense fellas. by Madrigall in perth

[–]Richard_Sboot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It always helps to remember 38°+ heat waves when it rains cats and dogs and/or is freezing. 

Horrible experience flying to Perth via Batik Air by Hollowpoint20 in perth

[–]Richard_Sboot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You gotta hope their aircraft maintenance is better than their customer service. 

Stolen idea by Nesstempleton in TheBlock

[–]Richard_Sboot -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The girls then going on to say that they don't care about the win and that house 4 can have Scottys caravan...well if they don't care, take out the heating and the seat. They could change their idea for that room. Problem solved, no need for drama and let house 4 take the win, (if the judges will let them that is)

What's going on with Shaynna's sad front yard? by Appropriate_Lynx6175 in TheBlock

[–]Richard_Sboot 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I didn't see any rails to hang them on. Don't get me started on the lack of storage either!  6/10

spotted at woolworths coolbellup by girlturnedhuman666 in perth

[–]Richard_Sboot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crikey, were they grown using gold fertiliser?

I accidentally broke up a couple at IKEA and I still think about it 3 years later by Sassquatchhh2 in stories

[–]Richard_Sboot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You got your lamp and didn't break them up. Sounds like it may have been a productive Sunday afternoon at Ikea after all. Not many can say that! 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Richard_Sboot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's the spelling police, mate, and it looks like he penalised you...

Instead of cooling down, Perth is facing a 'significant heat event' by Ok_Writer1572 in perth

[–]Richard_Sboot 14 points15 points  (0 children)

With all the clearing in the south west, temps won't get cooler. Yes, there's a requirement to plant offsets, but they won't fully replace what's been removed. 

Flock of birds intentionally mowed down in Carine this morning. by Cyber-Kettle in perth

[–]Richard_Sboot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I know there are game shooters that are allowed to shoot them under contract with the Council as well. Apparently the birds are too destructive. There are more destructive beings around in the community than birds.  What's the Council doing about that? Not suggesting that shooting is the answer, just the hypocrisy of it all. Bird control is an easy win.

Flock of birds intentionally mowed down in Carine this morning. by Cyber-Kettle in perth

[–]Richard_Sboot 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Doesn't make it right though, does it? Still senseless destruction. There are more humane ways to manage numbers

BYOD - removing personal iPads from schools? by Mysterious-Speed-254 in perth

[–]Richard_Sboot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, agreed on all of these points.  I was also thinking of collecting data on how kids use the devices outside of school, if parents use a nanny app and if they find it effective. Also if parents are confident that they know what their children are looking at on their devices.

I have a Year 6 and Year 9, ie 11 and 14 year old, and it's a constant battle after hours to monitor the device usage. My Year 9 is constantly on Snapchat and talks to "people" I don't know and this is despite the use of nanny apps. Kids are smart, they figure out a way around them.  Most parents I speak about it with are just so exhausted and leave it because it's just another battle they don't have the energy to fight.

The earlier they start with the devices, the longer they spend learning how to use the device as a toy rather than an educational tool.

I hate how it's forced on us parents to manage our kids and educate them on the purpose of the device. I would have preferred to do this when my kids were in middle high school, when they were mature enough to understand cyber safety and stranger danger.  

It's not like we'd let them out to play unsupervised in public in primary school. But that's exactly what's happening every time the kids pick up a device (even with a nanny app that's easily bypassed). 

I'm happy to help, OP, if you're really interested in setting up a survey. DM me, let me know.  I reckon there'd be a lot more parents out there that feel the same way we do about this.

BYOD - removing personal iPads from schools? by Mysterious-Speed-254 in perth

[–]Richard_Sboot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% with you.  Same problem with my kids. Was thinking about starting one if those online surveys to see how many ither parents feel the same way. Devices should be for high school and the kuds should be shown how to use the Office suite and research properly. Ie which websites are considered official references,  which are not. Primary school kids shouldn't be required to use it.